Deputy Finance Business Partner Location: Berkshire Contract: Temporary (3 months) Salary: £769.54 per day umbrella / £676.79 PAYE Inclusive / £603.90 PAYE Exclusive Start Date: ASAP Contact: (url removed) Job Description Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local council in Berkshire for a Deputy Finance Business Partner to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will provide financial insight, analysis and advice. Key Responsibilities Lead financial planning, budget monitoring, forecasting, and reporting activities across Children’s Services, ensuring robust financial management and statutory compliance. Act as the technical lead for Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) funding, including school funding formula development, DfE returns, and financial support to maintained schools. Provide strategic financial advice and challenge to senior leaders, supporting business planning, decision-making, risk management, and service transformation initiatives. Manage and develop a small finance team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality financial support services and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.Candidate Criteria Part or fully qualified CCAB/CIMA accountant with significant experience in local authority finance, particularly within education and children's services. Strong technical knowledge of Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG), school funding regulations, local gov...